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Bill Summary · SF 2487

SF 2487 — Cottonwood County land acquisition appropriation from the Clean Water Fund

Overview

SF 2487 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on March 13, 2025. Its stated purpose is to appropriate funds from the Clean Water Fund to Cottonwood County for land acquisition related to water resources. The bill has been referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee. A companion House bill is HF 2307.

What the bill would do

  • Authorizes an appropriation from the Clean Water Fund to Cottonwood County for the purpose of acquiring land.
  • The acquisition is framed around water resources management, conservation, and related objectives within Cottonwood County.
  • The bill’s formal text (not provided here) would specify the exact appropriation amount, eligible activities, terms of purchase or easement, and any conditions or reporting requirements.

Key provisions and changes (as may appear in the text)

  • Appropriation details: The precise dollar amount and any eligible costs (e.g., acquisition price, closing costs, and related expenses) would be set in the bill.
  • Use of funds: Funds would be directed toward land acquisition intended to advance water quality, watershed conservation, flood mitigation, habitat protection, or other water resources goals within Cottonwood County.
  • Conditions and oversight: The bill may include conditions for use, matching requirements, grant-like terms, or oversight mechanisms (e.g., reporting to a state agency or the Legislature).
  • Eligible entities: While Cottonwood County is the primary recipient, the bill may specify involvement by state agencies or local partners (e.g., Board of Water and Soil Resources) as administering partners or as overseers.

Affected parties and potential impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: Cottonwood County (and its residents) would see state funds used for land acquisition supporting water resources objectives.
  • State agencies: Agencies involved in water resources and land conservation (such as those administering the Clean Water Fund) would oversee, administer, or monitor the appropriation.
  • Local communities and landowners: Could benefit from enhanced water quality, flood management, and conservation outcomes; impacts would depend on the specific parcels and terms of acquisition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: March 13, 2025.
  • Referral: Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee.
  • Status: Awaiting committee consideration; companion bill HF 2307 exists in the House.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in the respective chamber, and eventual conference if needed. Final passage would proceed to the opposite chamber and, if approved, to the Governor for signature or veto.

Notes

Details such as the exact appropriation amount, parcel specifics, and project milestones will be defined in the bill’s text. This summary reflects the information available from the bill header and status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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